Las Vegas is finally winning convincingly after years of coaching turnover
The Raiders have cycled through multiple head coaches since 2020, including Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Antonio Pierce, and Pete Carroll. After a 2-15 season in 2025, Las Vegas hired Klint Kubiak and has started 2026 with three wins before October. The team's early success has come with decisive victories rather than narrow escapes.
Las Vegas has cycled through six head coaches since 2020. Rich Bisaccia guided an interim playoff run but was not retained full-time. Josh McDaniels posted a 9-16 mark, Antonio Pierce went 4-13 in 2024, and Pete Carroll lasted one 2-15 season in 2025 despite arriving with a championship résumé and Geno Smith at quarterback.
In 2026, new coach Klint Kubiak, previously Seattle’s offensive coordinator, has the Raiders 3-0 before October. They beat Miami, Los Angeles Chargers, and New Orleans by margins of 14, 12, and eight points. Kirk Cousins leads the league in touchdown passes, while Rob Leonard’s defense ranks near the top in efficiency, interceptions, and sacks.
A sustained Raiders turnaround could lift fan morale in Las Vegas and boost local game-day spending, while changing how coaching hires are evaluated. It may also affect assistant coaches’ reputations, as Kubiak’s staff success could create future opportunities. For players, winning may improve job security and endorsement prospects. However, early-season results may not predict long-term stability, so these effects remain uncertain.